When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award fellows were African American. Among them are scholars,...
George Edward Alcorn Jr. was born on March 22, 1940, in Indianapolis. Growing up in a family that valued education, Alcorn developed an early love for...
For the first time in California’s history, 16- and 17-year-olds in Oakland will be able to vote in their respective school board elections in November 2024....
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views are on various topics concerning the...
It was a privilege to be invited to be part of the panel for the October 9th screening of the documentary “The Strike” at Sonoma State...
The daughter of an African American man and a Persian-Indian woman, Ruha Benjamin is a transdisciplinary scholar and writer illuminating how advances in science, medicine, and...
So, who will you vote for? That's easy: nobody yet, because you're still a kid -- but you have your opinions. Even so, how much do...
On Oct. 10, the California Department of Education released its 2023-24 statewide assessment results showing promising but gradual progress within some key academic areas. The report...
The Post reached out to the eight candidates across Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7 to see what their views are on various topics concerning the...
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Marin and the Marin City Free Library (MCFL) will present their Poverty & Racial Justice Film & Conversation Series #6...
Participation in dual enrollment high school and community college programs has increased among students in California. However, the percentage of Black and Latino high school students...
The California Community Colleges’ ICanGoToCollege.com campaign has launched the second season of its EDUCATE. ELEVATE. podcast series, which focuses on promoting Black student enrollment and retention....
In 2024, the 12-member California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), introduced nearly 600 bills aimed at improving the lives of all Californians, many with a particular focus...
Graduation rates at the University of California have increased by 10 points over the last ten years putting the college system on track to achieve its...
William DeHart Hubbard, born on November 25, 1903, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a trailblazing figure in American sports history. Hubbard grew up in Cincinnati. While attending...
Families in Action hosted one of the many candidate forums being conducted locally with less than two months left before Election Day on Nov. 5. Families...
For over 25 years, an Oakland leadership organization has worked to foster multiracial relationships amongst students, where historically, there has been division. Youth Together was created...
The N-word’s use in schools, intentionally or otherwise, preserves a cycle of racial abuse, degradation, and discrimination which are violations to the dignity of African American...
We seek to center community as the central tenet of our mission. Recognizing our role in creating access to educational opportunities and driving the economy is...
As Chancellor of the Peralta Community College District, I am excited to endorse California Senate Bill SB 1348, which proposes a state-level designation for Black-Serving Institutions...
On Aug .29, the California Assembly voted to pass a bill that would require social media platforms to respond to reports of cyberbullying by either removing...
Nurses across California may soon have easier access to more career opportunities, if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a new bill into law. With a 76-0 vote...
Mia Bonta, Assemblymember, 18th District is thrilled to share valuable academic resources designed to uplift students seeking higher education in Assembly District 18 and beyond. With...
William (“Bill”) Pierce Coburn, longtime Oakland architect who helped Oakland and Berkeley preserve its architectural heritage, passed away on July 24. He was 80 years old.
Nvidia, the tech leader in artificial intelligence and the third largest corporation in the world -- valued at around $3.06 trillion -- announced last week that it is partnering...
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